Sheffield United had to settle for a share of the spoils against Derby County at Bramall Lane this afternoon as the 10 men Rams denied the Blades’ late push for a winner. The Blades trailed to Bobby Clark’s opener in the first half.
But the game changed when Dion Sanderson saw red after two bookings and United sensed blood after Patrick Bamford’s equaliser, pushing for a winner. Tyrese Campbell saw a shot pushed onto the bar by Jacob Zetterstrom before he denied Sydie Peck superbly in injury time.
Tahith Chong, Harrison Burrows and Campbell again all went close to a winner that would have lifted the roof off Bramall Lane but it never arrived and it was Derby fans who were happier at full time.
Here’s how we rated United’s players on the day...
13. Romelle Donovan
Came on for Brereton Diaz and just his introduction seemed to lift the crowd somewhat, especially when he ran at his man down the left and won a corner when his cross was blocked before he stung the palms of Zetterstrom with a well-hit shot from long range. Soon after he made the equaliser with a lovely cross for Bamford and almost picked up another assist when his pass found Campbell, whose effort was tipped onto the bar by Zetterstrom. His acrobatic effort later on was also saved by the Derby 'keeper and he surely has to start on Friday now | ugc
14. Sydie Peck
Came on for Arblaster and saw yellow for a mistimed challenge on Hedges in front of the dugouts. Tested Zetterstrom with a late effort but it was one he should have saved all day long really. But his save deeper in injury time from Peck's well-struck effort was outstanding, to earn a point for his side. Also used: Ayew, Campbell | ugc